We love MOB. A lot. But there's something remarkably whack about them co-opting the anomaly known as The Hipster Grifter. Have you heard of her? She's the woman who's been conning everyone in New York and is currently wanted for arrest back in her home state of Utah. Head on over to Gawker for the back story if you're still loss.
But we digress.
MOB outfitted Keri Ferrell for an interview she did with Animal New York. In it, the beard-loving twenty-something gives a half-ass apology for ruining a lot of people's lives. It's bad. She looks even worse. There's absolutely nothing cool about stealing someone's social security card or telling people you have cancer to get them to feel bad for your trifling ass.
Now, if the criminal would have jacked some banks and gave the proceeds to recently laid off car workers or single mothers struggling to provide for their kids during this recession, this may not have been as bad. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Keri Ferrell is no modern day Robin Hood and why MOB felt like giving her a cape is beyond us. Unless, of course, unrepentant sociopaths are the inspiration for their next collection.
"Now renegades are people with their own philosophy, they change the course of history..." - Afrika Bambaataa, Renegades of Funk
Hellz™ presents the second installment of its Spring '09 collection, Renegades of Funk, a tribute collection to the Electro-Sound of the 80's in NYC. Paying homage to the string of electro 12" records by Soul Sonic Force & Afrika Bambaataa including the label's all time favorite, "Renegades of Funk," which truly stood on its own without trying to sound (or not sound) like Planet Rock or Looking For The Perfect Beat. It was a song that was a beat of its own, a beat that the Hellz female can nod to! Adding color, to their often dark color palette, the new look came into fruition during a long day at work, when Renegades of Funk was on the tunes, inspiring a vibrant, cultural, funk style often synonymous to Bambaataa.
Even with the infusion of brighter colors and femme silhouettes, Hellz' imaginary muse, the badass woman, is very much present with her toughness all but heightened by the juxtaposition of soft and hard fabrications.
Cubannie Links will be featuring her brand new collection for the 1st time at this event. Annie intends give away five (5) 50% off vouchers for your next purchase to the first 5 sales over $50. However, there will be some great sales from all vendors. They'll be accepting credit cards so come with that plastic if you need to!
So. It's already been established that Ed Banger is most likely the hippest label on the planet. But of course, it's based in Paris! Anyways, the record company has teamed up with artist/pal SO Me for The Cool Cats store. Basically, fans of both Ed Banger, its artists, and SO ME can now purchase exclusive merch designed by the aforementioned parties. Some of the pieces include graphic t-shirts, vinyl records, a Ed Banger %100 Bearbrick, and Busy P's sneaker collaboration with Nike. Check out the rest of the items here. Courses heureuses!
After their first spring '09 release, the very busy Leah McSweeney and co. have dropped the second installment of the already popular street inspired collection. Much like the first mix of tees and denim pants, the pieces are emblazonned with cheeky sayings and can just as easily be worn in the daytime while running errands as at night when your about to go out at night with your friends.
And, wait for it, MOB has branched out into dresses! Our favorite would have to be the short-sleeve t-shirt number with the bold writing all over it. If you believe this is the piece de resistance as well, you may want to head over to MOB's online shop before it sells out. Happy shopping, folks!
